Studs Terkel Archive Podcast

Henry Fonda and John Houseman talk about working with one another on "Clarence Darrow: A One-Man Play". Houseman is in awe of Fonda's portrayal of Clarence Darrow, explaining that in the play, the audience can really see the growth of Clarence Darrow, from a young lawyer to an experienced, wise one. Fonda talks about the opening scene when Darrow recalls his father talking to him when he was a young boy. Fonda reflects on times when his father talked to him. Fonda recalls being taught not to hate individuals.

An interview with Kid Pharoh, a former prize fighter, is included in Terkel's book, "Division Street: America."

An interview with Kid Pharoh, a former prize fighter, is included in Terkel's book, "Division Street: America."

First broadcast on March 25, 1965. Interviewing in Montgomery, Alabama on March 25, 1965 (Montgomery #1). Speaks with Reverend William Franklin Pascal, cab driver, two barbers

First broadcast on November 01, 1962. Filmmaker Jacques Tati and Studs discuss finding the humor in everyday life and people becoming their gadgets. The two also go in-depth about Tati's film "Mon Oncle" and the development of the character Monsieur Hulot.

Studs presents excerpts from the Division Street recordings, regarding race, religion and humanity.

First broadcast on December 31, 1967. Every play is political and art isn’t easy, according to Edward Albee. People need to realize that going to the theatre is an arena of engagement rather than one of escapism, says Albee. Due to people’s lack of knowledge and self-awareness, we in society, we deserve everything bad that we get, are also part of Albee’s views.

First broadcast on October 15, 1959. Includes Lawrence Ferlinghetti reading and discussing his poems from his books "A Coney Island State of Mind" and "Big Table."

First broadcast on November 29, 1976. Studs Terkel and Allen Ginsberg talk about poetry, meditation, and the shifting of American socio-political consciousness between the 50's and 70's.